Kussmaul sign
= paradoxical raise in jugular venous pressure on inspiration
It indicates limited right ventricular filling due to:
– pericardial tamponade
– right heart failure (e.g. massive pulmonary embolus)
– right ventricular acute ischaemia
– constrictive pericarditis
– tricuspid stenosis / tricuspid regurgitation
Excellent concept in learning emergency medicine